Cord rig facts for kids
Cord rig is a special name given by archaeologists to an old way of farming. People used this method long ago, even before recorded history, in the higher parts of Britain.
This farming system involved creating raised rows of earth. Farmers used spades to dig these rows, which helped plants grow better. Channels ran alongside the rows to drain away extra water.
What Does Cord Rig Look Like?
When you find cord rig today, it looks like many parallel ridges on the ground. Each ridge is usually about 1 meter (or 3 feet) wide. They stand about 0.15 meters (or 6 inches) high.
Shallow ditches, called furrows, separate these ridges. These ancient fields were often about 0.5 hectares (or 1 acre) in size.
How Do We Find Cord Rig?
Archaeologists can often spot cord rig from above. Aerial photography (pictures taken from planes or drones) makes these old patterns easy to see. Finding cord rig usually means that people once lived nearby. It shows us where ancient settlements might have been.
Where Can We See Cord Rig?
One interesting example of cord rig was found in Northumberland, England. This particular cord rig runs underneath Hadrian's Wall. This means the farming system was there even before the famous Roman wall was built!
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